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Mar 23, 2007 · Pride: Directed by Sunu Gonera. With Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Kimberly Elise, Tom Arnold. The determined Jim Ellis starts a swim team for troubled teens at the Philadelphia Department of Recreation.
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- Drama, Sport
- Sunu Gonera
- 2007-03-23
Pride is a 2007 American biographical film released by Lionsgate Entertainment on March 23, 2007. Loosely based upon the true story of Philadelphia swim coach James "Jim" Ellis, Pride stars Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, and Kimberly Elise. The film was directed by Sunu Gonera.
In this uplifting film based on a true story, coach Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor (Bernie Mac), he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.
Pride (2007) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The year is 1973, and Jim Ellis, a college-educated African-American, can't find a job. Driven by his love of competitive swimming, Jim converts an abandoned recreational pool hall in a Philadelphia slum with the help of Elston, a local janitor.
- Sunu Gonera
- Terrence Howard
Directed by Sunu Gonera, Pride is an American Sport-Drama movie who based on Jim Ellis true story as a Black swim coach at 70s. He coached generations of African-American teenagers in competitive swimming in Philadelphia.
Driven by his love of competitive swimming, Jim conv Pride on DVD June 26, 2007 starring Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Evan Ross, Scott Reeves. The year is 1973, and Jim Ellis, a college-educated African-American, can't find a job.
